Windows 10: Keyboard identified as an audio device.

Discus and support Keyboard identified as an audio device. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; i thik i lost a driver and I don't know how to bring it back. my keyboard is now identified as an audio device. help... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Raizel2122, Nov 24, 2022.

  1. Keyboard identified as an audio device.


    i thik i lost a driver and I don't know how to bring it back. my keyboard is now identified as an audio device. help

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    Raizel2122, Nov 24, 2022
    #1

  2. Headphones are not identified as the audio device when connected.

    Hi Abdul,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10!

    I understand that your headphones are not identified as the audio device when connected. In order to troubleshoot the issue, I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if the issue persists.

    Method 1:

    Run the Playing audio troubleshooter.

    a) Press the ‘Windows + W’ key on the keyboard.

    b) Type Troubleshooter in the
    Search box and then press Enter.

    c) Select Troubleshooting. Click on
    View All and select Playing audio.

    d) Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

    If the issue still persists, try the next method.

    Method 2:

    Set headphones as default audio device.

    1. Right click on the volume icon and click on Playback Devices.

    2. In the new windows click on the tab "Playback" and right click in the window and click onShow Disabled devices.

    3. Now check if headphones are listed there and right click on it and choose enable.

    4. Highlight that headphones and click on "Set as Default".

    If the issue still exists, try the next method.

    Method 3:

    You may check the same issue with the new user account.

    Try these steps to create a new user account and check if it fixes the issue. Refer to the steps below to create a new User Account:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Choose Accounts and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.
    • Select Add an Account.
    • Enter a user name and hit Next.
    • Click on Finish.
    • Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    • Check if issue persists.

    Hope this information is helpful. Do let us know if you need any further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.
     
    Harkanwar Singh, Nov 24, 2022
    #2
  3. Audio not working

    Hi,

    We need more information so that we can identify the cause of the issue. We suggest running the troubleshooter for your audio devices. Follow the steps below:

    • Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on Start menu.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select Hardware and Sound.
    • Select Playing Audio.
    • Follow the instructions provided.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Radney Dri, Nov 24, 2022
    #3
  4. Keyboard identified as an audio device.

    No audio and audio device is not listed in Windows 10.

    Hello Henry,



    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We regret the inconvenience caused and will assist you in resolving the issue.



    From the above description, I understand sound is not played on your device and the speakers are not listed under playback devices.



    Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

    • Are you facing the above issue since upgrade?
    • Did you update the audio drivers after upgrading to Windows 10?


    Running the troubleshooter will help in detecting and identifying the issue and in certain cases will fix to enhance the performance of the system.



    Step 1: Run the
    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by following the steps below and check for the presence of corrupted or missing device component/software in the computer.



    • Press Windows logo key on the keyboard, type troubleshooter and select the top most search result.
    • Click on View all from left side panel of the screen.
    • Select Hardware and Devices, click on Advanced
      option and check Apply repairs automatically option.
    • Follow the on screen instructions and wait for the troubleshooting to complete.
    • Close the window after troubleshooting is completed and check for the status shown on the window.


    Step 2: Run the
    Playing audio
    troubleshooter by following the steps below and check if the any of the audio components are missing or corrupted.



    • Press Windows logo key on the keyboard, type troubleshooter and select the top most search result.
    • Click on View all from left side panel of the screen.
    • Select Playing audio, click on
      Advanced option and check Apply repairs automatically
      option.
    • Follow the on screen instructions and wait for the troubleshooting to complete.
    • Close the window after the troubleshooting is complete and check if the changes are effective.


    Write to us with the answers to the above questions and the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Nov 24, 2022
    #4
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